Subscriber JPB wrote several times this week about troubles he was having with his computer monitor: I have a question (though I think I know the answer). I use two monitors. My secondary one has developed a problem. It takes 5 minutes for it to fire up in the morning. It flickers on and off [...]
Master Disk HDD SMART Capability Disabled
Recently, long-time subscriber Tom Sosna wrote with an unusual problem. Dear Terry, I am an avid reader of your newsletter and look forward to its weekly arrival. I have learned a great deal from it, but unfortunately I may still do some dumb things. A few days ago I downloaded the materials from the self [...]
What is an IP Address?
Subscriber Joseph Murphy wrote to ask: I am wondering how an IP address is determined and if it can be changed and how? Thank you, J. P. Murphy. That’s a good question, Joseph. The answer can be simple or it can be used to educate. Whether you access your home network or access your Internet [...]
Problems Installing HP Photo Printer Software
Subscriber Wanda Armstrong wrote recently to ask for help in installing the driver software for her new photo printer: I have a HP Photosmart 7760 printer. (NO disk) I found the program and driver file download at HP site. I am running XP Prof. I have tried multiple times to install the file and it [...]
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